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iPod Earphones

All new iPod models come with earbud headphones. They come with white cords, however many users replace them due to low quality. One of the chief complaints is that they seem to lack good bass response. The white cords have now become symbolic of the iPod brand.

This can be a dangerous thing as well, many people have been mugged for their iPod because a mugger saw the white cord. As Apple advertisements for the devices feature the white buds prominently you may wish to change the earbuds for safety as well as quality reasons.

There are slight changes between the earbuds for the 1st/2nd Generation iPods and 3rd/4th Generation iPod and iPod mini. This iPod Remote and Earbud set for the 1st/2nd Generation iPods is not compatible with 3rd Generation, 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel or iPod mini.

2nd Generation

3rd/4th Generation

As you can see form the above images the cosmetic differences are not noticable. All iPod ear buds rely on Neodymium transducers, which is a rare earth magnet that significantly enhances frequency response. Apple state that this will produce overall sound quality, and should result in being five times as powerful as other headphones that use aluminium, cobalt, or ceramic drivers.

The headphone set for iPod's also include a wired remote which lets you fast forward, rewind, play/pause, and control the volume with four simple buttons. There is also a Hold switch which allows you to lock your iPod remote so buttons cannot be pressed by accidental. You can also clip the remote to your shirt for easy access.